Deck-Building Roguelike Adventure Talespinner Comes to PC & Switch This August
UK publisher Kwalee and independent developer Flash Cat Games have announced the release date for their upcoming deck-building roguelike adventure, Talespinner. Players will be able to dive into the game's mystical world when it launches on August 6, 2026, for PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch.
In Talespinner, players will enter a captivating realm steeped in the exotic and bizarre tapestry of Japanese mythology with Talespinner, a deck-building roguelike adventure. As the storyteller, players will guide their chosen hero through an ever-changing narrative shaped by their decisions and deck construction.
About Talespinner
Enter a captivating realm steeped in the exotic and bizarre tapestry of Japanese mythology with Talespinner, a deck-building roguelike adventure. As the storyteller, you will guide your chosen hero through an ever-changing narrative shaped by your decisions and deck construction.
Pick Your Hero
Every story needs a hero. Select from 3 unique characters, each with distinct gameplay mechanics and a powerful set of cards that can be upgraded as you play. Forge powerful card synergies to dominate the narrative.
Choose Your Scenario
Decide what adventure your hero will embark on. Are they being pursued by a ninja clan led by the famous Hanzo Hattori? Or perhaps they venture into the mountains to track down the Ice Lady, Yuki Onna, who haunts the local population there?
Every scenario offers additional story twists, adding layers of challenge and replayability.
Shape Your Path
Use your storybook to dictate the hero’s encounters. Modify challenges to your liking – make them easier to progress or increase the stakes for greater rewards.
Encounter Bizarre Yokai
Immerse yourself in the world of creatures from Japanese mythology. Each yokai comes with its own diverse set of skills making every encounter a unique challenge. How to deal with them is up to you. Crush them in decisive combat or make them your allies through charm and cunning.
And Face Their Wicked Powers
Confront various hostile forces in battle, which can affect the actions of your hero's cards, enhancing immersion and further increasing the strategic aspect of combat with each opponent.
Traveling Through Exciting Locations
Take an epic journey through various biomes like bamboo forests, mysterious caves, windy plains, haunted villages, temples and many more. Each biome offers diverse events and as well as a unique set of enemies.
Main Features
3 playable characters with unique mechanics
200+ battle cards
3 distinct scenarios based on Japanese myths, with unlockable story twists
50+ diverse enemies
16 challenging bosses
8 atmospheric biomes
30+ unique random events
50+ strategy enriching companions